The active participation of alumni is necessary for the long-term health of institutions of higher education. Alumni contribute financially to higher education institutions by sharing their time and talents. Recently, a small private University in Macao initiated an alumni mentoring pilot program to engage alumni. However, it is unclear what the…

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored by the IRS, offers free tax services for individuals with low-to-moderate incomes, the elderly, disabled and/or those who lack English language proficiency. Although established by the IRS in 1969, it is administered by partnering community based volunteer organizations throughout U.S.,…

Drawing from his experiences at the University of the South Pacific, the author considers ways that the university can teach not only cognitive knowledge, but also altruism and active community concern to its students. (SJL)

Ideas are offered for targeting groups in college and university fund raising, including reunion class giving, using volunteers, soliciting parent giving, asking faculty and staff to give, and helping students establish an early giving habit. Specific solicitation strategies are provided for each group. (MSE)

Ways in which colleges can involve their students in voluntary community service programs are outlined, and development of campus service programs is discussed. The program at East Tennessee State University is offered as illustration. A list of community service resource organizations, with addresses, is included. (MSE)